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Synchrony, a leading consumer financial services company, has been named among India's Best Companies to Work For. This is Synchrony’s seventh consecutive year being honored with the award, solidifying its position as a national leader in fostering a positive, people-centric workplace culture.  Synchrony has been recognized for its commitment to investing in its people, valuing relationships and work-life flexibility. Rachana Bahadur, Senior Vice President, Country Head – India, Synchrony, said, “We are truly humbled and grateful to receive this award. This recognition motivates us to keep pushing boundaries and redefine what it means to be the best workplace”. Synchrony provides…

ICICI Bank introduces ‘SmartLock’, a unique safety measure to enable its customers to lock/unlock multiple banking services instantly, without seeking the help from a customer care executive through phone or e-mail. The iMobile Pay feature allows customers to lock/unlock access to internet banking, UPI, credit and debit cards with a single click, ensuring account safety. The first-of-its-kind 'SmartLock' measure in the Indian banking sector also allows customers to lock/unlock the entire iMobile Pay. The 'SmartLock' feature allows customers to deactivate a specific banking service, potentially preventing fraudulent transactions, and allows scheduled standing instructions and E-mandates to be executed even when…

Oriflame has announced India its being one of the top-priority market. Building on its current success, the premier cosmetic brand aims to on-board 1 million brand partners within the next five years, thereby promoting micro-entrepreneurship and nurturing a dynamic start-up culture across the country. This ambitious target aligns perfectly with India's growth trajectory and the Government of India's emphasis on employment generation and self-reliance. Oriflame is committed to promoting the entrepreneurial spirit. The brand promotes entrepreneurial ethics and empowers the workforce, particularly women, by allowing individuals to become brand partners and design their own work schedules, fostering a fulfilling career…

The CEAT Indian Supercross Racing League (ISRL), the world's first franchise-based Supercross league, has opened rider registration for Season 2. Following a phenomenal inaugural season that captivated audiences with heart-stopping races and exceptional talent, the ISRL is ready to push the boundaries once again. Season 1 of motorsports sparked significant interest among enthusiasts, attracting over 104 registrations from various countries, including defending champions. Some of the leading names that battled for the win were Matt Moss - 9-time Australian MX and SX Champion, Jordi Tixier - World Champion MX2 (2014), 2022 Prince of Paris (SX2) Thomas Ramette, Hugo Manzato from…

Tata Motors announced the launch of Tata Motors Fleet Verse - a comprehensive and innovative digital marketplace for Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles. The platform offers features like new vehicle discovery, configuration, acquisition, financing, and is future-proofed to include a range of additional services and features, making Fleet Verse a one-stop digital destination for all commercial vehicle needs. Fleet Verse is a comprehensive platform that consolidates all aspects of commercial vehicle ownership, offering advanced semantic search features and a Smart Search Vehicle Discovery to explore Tata Motors' 900+ models and 3000+ variants. Its Product Configurator allows users to customize vehicle recommendations…

Samsung launches flight, bus, movies and events ticket bookings on Samsung Wallet, in partnership with One97 Communications Limited that owns the Paytm brand, India’s leading payments and financial services distribution company. The partnership aims to enhance consumers’ convenience by offering a seamless and integrated booking experience directly through the Samsung Wallet, facilitating access to a wide range of services through Paytm. Samsung India and Paytm have partnered to provide Galaxy smartphone users with seamless access to Paytm's services, including flights, bus bookings, movie ticket purchases, and event bookings, all integrated within the Samsung Wallet. Users can add tickets directly to…

The Australian Government and Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) held a productive roundtable to discuss the lessons learned from the Australia-India Critical Agriculture Skills Pilot Project. Led by Shri Atul Kumar Tiwari, Secretary, MSDE and Mr. Mathew Johnston, Minister Counsellor, Education and Research, Australian High Commission, the roundtable focussed on the opportunities that lay beyond in taking the initiative forward, bringing it up to scale and replicating the model to other sectors. Representatives from National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET), National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), Indian Council for Agricultural Research (ICAR), Ministry of Education(MoE) and Agriculture…

The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) is committed to enhancing quality apprenticeship training across sectors through the significant increase in the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS). In the past 3 years, the total enrolments have grown three-fold to touch 9,31,368 youth under National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) in FY2023- 24. Maharashtra saw an impressive participation of 2,63,156 youth in the scheme, highlighting its ability in building pathways for fresh talent to build their capabilities, enhance job readiness and making them job ready. The other states are Tamil Nadu (1,01,495), Gujarat (83,730), Karnataka (78,444)and Uttar Pradesh (71,444). The National…

Tata Motors, a leading global automobile manufacturer, announced a price increase for its commercial vehicles effective July 1, 2024. The hike, up to 2%, is aimed at offsetting rising commodity prices and will affect the entire range of commercial vehicles, with variations depending on individual models and variants. The decision comes as part of Tata Motors' strategy to manage increased input costs while continuing to deliver high-quality products. The price adjustment underscores the company's commitment to sustaining operations amid fluctuating market conditions.Tata Motors, part of the USD 150 billion Tata Group, is a USD 44 billion organization renowned for its…

Coca-Cola India is advancing its circular economy efforts by introducing 100% recycled PET (rPET) into the Indian beverage industry. The company has announced the launch of Coca-Cola in ASSP with 100% Recycled PET (rPET) in 250ml bottles, starting with the state of Orissa. Manufactured by Coca-Cola's bottling partner, Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Pvt. Ltd. (HCCBPL), this initiative underscores the company's commitment to sustainability, with a focus on reducing carbon footprint and promoting environmental responsibility. The Affordable Small Sparkling Package (ASSP) reduces emissions by 36% by using lightweight PET material, and by transitioning from virgin PET to recycled PET, it contributes to…